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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

If you're looking to try everything that the Florida Panhandle has to offer, then this trip is your ticket! Get out there with Captain Joey and spend the day going after a wide range of popular gamefish species, including Jacks, Mackerel, Amberjack, Cobia, Snappers, Groupers, and even the occasional Mahi. These classic Florida gamefish offer a little bit of everything—hard fighting, delicious eating, and amazing pictures! Captain Joey has a ton of experience catching prizewinners, and he will do everything he can to put you on the fish and give you the best possible chance to catch a champion.

You'll be spending the day aboard his beautiful 24' Sea Hunt center console, powered by a 250-HP Suzuki outboard. This fast and versatile boat is perfect for fishing the different conditions you'll see in these waters, and can easily handle waters out to 10 miles. Captain Joey will provide everything you need for a perfect day on the water, including rods, reels, bait, and tackle. His goal is for everyone to have a blast and to catch a bunch of fish! Remember to bring proper clothing, a hat, and sunscreen.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	5 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$700.00	$875.00	$1,050.00	$1,350.00
2 People	$700.00	$875.00	$1,050.00	$1,350.00
3 People	$700.00	$875.00	$1,050.00	$1,350.00
4 People	$700.00	$875.00	$1,050.00	$1,350.00
5 People	$775.00	$950.00	$1,125.00	$1,425.00
6 People	$852.00	$1,025.00	$1,203.00	$1,500.00

Pay 25% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Joey S.

Independent Guide 13 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Instructional

About Your Guide

Joey S.

Independent Guide 13 years of exp.

Joey developed a passion for fishing at a young age, learning the ropes from his dad and “Gramps.” At just 15, Joey was hired as an independent mate, one of the youngest ever on a well-known fishing charter boat in Destin Harbor. Then, Joey decided to obtain his 100 Ton Captain License at the age of 18.

In 2013, after being the captain of several other vessels, Joey decided to open his own charter fishing company. Captain Joey prides himself on safety, service and customer satisfaction. He looks forward to providing each customer with a memorable experience on the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Choctawhatchee Bay!

Captain Joey has the following credentials to run a safe and smooth charter:

100 Ton Captain License
USCG Certified
Maritime Consortium Drug Card
CPR Certified

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Sea Hunt
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Sea Hunt
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 250
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Raised Platform, Trolling Motor, LIghts, Ice Box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Trolling
Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Lunch/Snacks and Drinks, Weather Appropriate Gear, Sun Protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses). NO Glass Bottles, Black Sole Shoes, or Spray Sunscreen. Rods, Reels, Tackle, Live Bait, Fishing Licenses included.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

4.4

based on 9 reviews

Kirk

Verified Review

July 27

Melissa is a great guide
Definitely will charter with her again
She is a lot of fun

Kirk

Verified Review

July 27

Melissa is a great guide
Definitely will charter with her again
She is a lot of fun

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Trip: Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure

Matthew

Verified Review

March 11

We were set up to go out with Joey, but there was a last minute change to Captain Taylor. He was a very knowledgeable and patient guide and was great with the kids. Weather was cool and cloudy to start, but he eventually put us on some fish and was a great family experience. It was a catch and release trip which was slightly disappointing but hey, still had a blast. Would definitely book again,...

Matthew

Verified Review

March 11

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Trip: Destin Bay Fishing

Valerie

Verified Review

August 1

Captain Joey did a great job helping us have a good time on our night bowfishing trip! Although we weren’t the best shots he continued to encourage and provide guidance until it finally paid off 😊. Definitely a highlight of our vacation!!!

Valerie

Verified Review

August 1

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Trip: Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure

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August 2

Great guide, put us on a lot of fish!

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August 2

Great guide, put us on a lot of fish!

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Trip: Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure

Brett

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July 12

We had an outstanding time! Capt. Joey was very down to Earth, knowledgeable, and professional in his role. One of the best outdoor trips I have had!

Brett

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July 12

We had an outstanding time! Capt. Joey was very down to Earth, knowledgeable, and professional in his role. One of the best outdoor trips I have had!

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Trip: Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure

Kyle

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September 10

We had the best time! Bowfishing is one of our favorite sports and being able to have the opportunity to take this trip was without a doubt the coolest experience! Thank you again for a great night!

Kyle

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September 10

We had the best time! Bowfishing is one of our favorite sports and being able to have the opportunity to take this trip was without a doubt the coolest experience! Thank you again for a great night!

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Trip: Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure

Jordan

Verified Review

August 8

If you don’t book with Jayson you shouldn’t even come to Destin. You might as well cancel your entire trip if you don’t book with Jayson. I’d rather spend 4 hours fishing with Jayson than 7 days at the beach because I’d spend those 7 days seeing Jayson crash through the waves catching fish as big as a small child. If it ain’t Jay-son I ain’t gonna pay-son!

Jordan

Verified Review

August 8

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Trip: Captain's Discretion

Eric

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November 6

Eric

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November 6

The captain was very rude to us the entire trip. He asked my son to help with a shark fishing rod and a small backlash occurred. When he saw the backlash he flipped out and said you just damaged $50 worth of monofilament line and made a big deal out of it instead of just fixing it which only took minutes. When he was asked questions he was very short with answers. He was also reluctant to rig up other rods with bait to help pass the time while we waited for a shark bite. He quite oftentimes made us feel like we we're constantly in his way. Being a smaller boat there weren't too many places to stand. To top it off he couldn't find any fish and wanted to use our charter time to catch baitfish to use on a future charter. What a waste of time. Save your money and find a real professional.

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Trip: Fort Walton Beach Shark Slam

Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey Eric, I'm sorry to hear that you did not have a pleasant experience. I know that Captain Jayson worked hard to provide your party with a great shark fishing experience, and also had extra rods rigged up per your request. I hope that we can make things right for you. Please give us a shout so we can set you up on another trip!

Response from Captain Experiences:

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David

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August 3

Guide was very good with our 10 year old. We caught about 15 fish. Thx

David

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August 3

Guide was very good with our 10 year old. We caught about 15 fish. Thx

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Trip: Kid's Fishing Adventure

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Captain Experiences is home to 1,600+ quality, vetted fishing and hunting guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.